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  1. Missing my partner :*(

    cyde replied to RainbowzLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    so soo sorry to hear of your profound lost. sending you peace, strength as she passes into the golden light.

  2. CALLING ALL NEW LPNs! EAST COAST

    cyde replied to bs98241's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    last fall when i was in my last term in school our clinical instructor told us mount sinai was hiring lpns and that those of us who lived in the boroughs should apply. that being said, i do believe...

  3. What school does not prepare you for

    cyde replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    true words. you experience mirrors my current situation. a grad w/honors and am totally overwhelmed @ the ltc. the cart, being rushed to hand out meds and get the morning pass done before lunch is off...

  4. What school does not prepare you for

    cyde replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    true statement. i'm 3 days into orientation @ an ltc doing med passes to 30+ pt 1st shift and i can't believe what has to be done...scary. tube feedings, tx, heparin, insulin, wound care, call...

  5. In need for some positive feedback about being an LPN, new nurse not landing a job

    cyde replied to staih_lpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yep, i know what you mean. i live in NY and passed the nclex in aug. i went from sooo psyched!!! to completely bummed out. applied @ tons of places and no one would touch me being a new grad. some of...

  6. LPN to RN 2 yr program?

    cyde posted a topic in LPN to RN

    i was thinking of possibly doing the lpn to rn thing. i'm 50 yrs old and figured the one/two yrs program wouldn't be so bad cuz 4 yrs is not an option. now, while on an interview the director of the...

  7. Which job to choose?

    cyde replied to Taelia's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    it sounds great! i've work w/MD practices for 4 yrs as an MA, and it is a far cry from ltc. i've heard the same concerns from one of the lpn's fearing loss of skills. that being said she did do much...

  8. LPN to RN 2 yr program?

    cyde replied to cyde's topic in LPN to RN

    thanks jadelpn! the pay check isn't quite there but i'm new to the field. i think i need to give it a year for my options to improve. i can live w/the pay check for now but we are definitely on the...

  9. What school does not prepare you for

    cyde replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i hear you... i'm a new grad too and starting my new job on monday. the DON told me i will be training to pass meds to 30 pt during a 7-3 shift and learning how to manage the aids. everything is on...

  10. I passed nclexpn!

    cyde replied to straitgirl77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!! welcome new lpn!! i'm 50 also licensed this year too, but have no desire go back to school ever! lol!!! good

  11. Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

    cyde posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Being a new lpn, I apply for every ad that applies to me. Well, I finally got an interview at a drug rehab/mental health facility. Set for this monday. The position is for nights and is out in the...

  12. How much was your lpn program?

    cyde replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    $10,500. including books @ a state vocational school. checked out a for profit program that wanted $23,000 which had a great reputation. but just couldn't swing it especial w/all the rumors saying...

  13. Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

    cyde replied to cyde's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thank you all for your responses and input. well, i went with my gut and canceled the interview. i spent most of that morning very upset feeling like i missed an opportunity. but as a few the posts...

  14. Is a drug rehab position good for new lpns?

    cyde replied to cyde's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks for the reply. yes i did check into the claim of the client. the report is on OSHA's website ie failure to provide staff with a safe environment resulting in the death of an employee. very...

  15. Any LPNs working as Surgical Techs?

    cyde replied to NurseQT's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    just go for it! if that's what interests you just do it. if they like you and feel you have the drive and right personality they'll train you. you have years of experience in ltc and that should count...

  16. Hired! A little inspiration for my fellow nurses.

    cyde replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    yep, i've done it all. i did the follow up call thing w/quite a few following the suggestion of some sites and never got a call back. on one call it left a message and never heard back, the call the...

  17. Hired! A little inspiration for my fellow nurses.

    cyde replied to LeeLeeTheGPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats!!! that's fantastic. i'm still waiting for that call to come through. i apply to everything i can online and in person (short of being thrown out...kidding) and i do pray every night. may be...

  18. Do you think the CDC is biased?

    cyde replied to Tait's topic in Patient Education

    totally agree with you. as most people don't know that the regulators/committee members in the cdc also have stock invested in big pharam and definetily have an interest in the hype and promotion of...

  19. Home health lpns

    cyde replied to DrkCocoMurse215's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    well i finally found one agency that would train me but said they won't be able to use me until they enroll more clients. so they said try back in Nov. frustrating... gonna keep trying tho. i've...

  20. cover letters

    cyde posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i've got another question. do you think it would work against a newbie to plainly state on my cover letter that i'm a newly licensed pn looking to start my nursing career? or would this more likely...

  21. cover letters

    cyde replied to cyde's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i've been waiting on her too. will hopefully hear from her

  22. How to Escape LTC

    cyde replied to mejajo02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    wish i could trade ya...i have no job... what about working in a dr.

  23. The oddest question ever asked on Allnurses!

    cyde replied to CaliBoy760's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i was licensed too and let mine laps. i don't know what state you're in but i think you have to be licensed or currently attending a cosmetology program in ny to shampoo as well. if not, than...

  24. Inspiration For New Lpn Grads

    cyde replied to qsmoss's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    congrats! hope this happens for me

  25. I've seen and heard it mentioned before

    cyde replied to KRSLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    great info! thanks for the